I'm older now, and simple beer pleasures are the most meaningful to me. They tend to be encountered locally. It is my aim to get unplugged and explore some of them, slowly and thoughtfully. I'd tell you where it's leading, except that I've no idea ... and that's the whole point of the journey: To find out.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

End of January update: "Gravity Head 2006: Reality ABV" advance orders preview.

February 10 note: I have learned that the regular keg of JW Lees Vintage Harvest Ale (non-wood aged) was not shipped from the UK. It is scratched.

February 8 note: An Ohio contingent of one beer from Rocky River Brewing Company (Cleveland) and two from Ringnech Brewing (Strongsville) joins the unexpected arrival of Great Divide's Old Ruffian to lift microbrew orders to 30, and a grand total of 51 gravity kegs to begin flowing on February 24.

February 2 note: With the addition yesterday of Rogue's Skull Splitter, microbrew gravity orders are up to 26, with import orders at 21, for a total of 47 -- yikes! Roughly two-thirds are in stock already, with the most of the remainder due by February 14.

Here's an updated list of advance orders for Gravity Head 2006, as of February 8, 2006 .

Please note that owing to special circumstances, Gravity Head 2006 has been moved forward two weeks, and will begin on Friday, February 24.

We believe this change will occur this year only, and in 2007, the festival will revert to its usual starting position during the second weekend in March.

Or perhaps not.

As the weeks pass, this list will be augmented with further information. Remember that foraging proceeds apace, and there will be numerous changes to the roster between now and opening day.

5 comments:

Perhaps you can be of assistance. I once had a wonderful beer that a girl I was dating suggested I try. The girl is long gone. I have never been able to find that beer. I believe it was a German wheat spelled something like "Pschorr" (Ironically, I'm not sure I could remember the spelling of the girl's last name)It was served with a wedge of lemon. It was a great beer. Although I haven't found it, some wheat beers remind me of the taste. That beer converted me from Bud Lite. I'm intimidated by the world of beer but would like to learn more and find your blog just the ticket.

I am delighted to see Maudite on the list. Gotta love Unibroue! BUT, regarding bottle conditioned ales in general, anyone a fan of decanting slowly (to contain the yeast cake in the bottom of the bottle) followed by a second pour from decanter to glass to achieve proper head? I have been experimenting with this. Any other comments welcome!